Mitch Little
Mitch Little | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 65th district | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Kronda Thimesch |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Website | https://mitchlittlefortexas.com/ |
Jason Mitchell Little is an American politician who was elected member of the Texas House of Representatives for the 65th district in 2024. A member of the Republican Party, he defeated incumbent Kronda Thimesch in the primary election.[1][2] Little was formerly an impeachment lawyer for Attorney General Ken Paxton.[3]
Early Life and Education
[edit]Little was born in Houston, Texas to Ronald Paul Little and Robin Mitchell Little. An only child, Little attended Second Baptist School from kindergarten through high school.[4] Little competed in wrestling, track and football for the Second Baptist Eagles and was named to the TAPPS All-State Second Team as an offensive tackle.[5] Little graduated from Second Baptist in 1997 as valedictorian.
Little attended Harvard University where he played four years of football for the Crimson and graduated in 2001 with a bachelor’s degree in Government,[6] cum laude in field, with a citation for proficiency in Spanish. In 2000, Little received the William Paine LaCroix Trophy given to the member of the Harvard Football team most exemplifying loyalty and team spirit.[7] Little then attended the University of Texas School of Law, earning a Juris Doctor degree in December 2003,[8] working his way through school and taking summer school both summers.
Professional
[edit]Little is a business trial lawyer and an equity partner and member of the Executive Committee of Scheef & Stone, L.L.P.[9] Earlier in his career, Little was named a Texas Rising Star by Thomson Reuters from 2007-2008 and 2010-2015. From 2015-2025, Little was named a Texas SuperLawyer by Thomson Reuters, including being named to their Top 100 list twice for DFW.[10] Little has been recognized from 2016-2025 as a Best Lawyer in America and named to D Magazine’s Best Lawyers in Dallas in 2014 and from 2016-2023.[11]
Little was honored by the Collin County Business Press in 2012 as one of its “Forty Under Forty.”[12]
Impeachment of Ken Paxton
[edit]Alongside attorneys Tony Buzbee and Dan Cogdell, Little defended Attorney General Ken Paxton in his impeachment proceeding before the Texas Senate. Paxton’s acquittal was the first acquittal of any state official in an impeachment in Texas History.[13]
Texas House of Representatives
[edit]On March 5, 2024, Little defeated one-term incumbent Kronda Thimesch to represent House District 65. Little received 10,971 votes to Thimesch’s 10,675.[14] On November 5, 2024, Little defeated Democrat opponent Detrick Deburr by over 20% of the vote, earning 60,284 votes to Deburr’s 39,686.[15]
Little currently serves in the Texas House on the Committees on Transportation and Criminal Jurisprudence.[16]
In 2025, Little sponsored a bill to ban gender affirming care for transgender individuals of all ages.[17][18]
Electoral History
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mitch Little | 10,971 | 50.68% | |
| Republican | Kronda Thimesch | 10,675 | 49.32% | |
| Total votes | 21,646 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mitch Little | 60,284 | 60.30% | |
| Democratic | Detrick DeBurr | 39,686 | 39.70% | |
| Total votes | 99,970 | 100.00% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Personal life
[edit]Little married Kelly Brantley on March 27, 2004, and they reside in Lewisville with their children, Molly, Matthew, and Lucy.[19]
References
[edit]- ^ Johnson, Brad (March 6, 2024). "Mitch Little Defeats Kronda Thimesch, Notching Big Win for Paxton in Denton County". The Texan. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
- ^ Staff, R. A. (November 6, 2024). "Mitch Little Wins Texas House District 65 Election". Reform Austin. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ "Mitch Little, Ken Paxton's impeachment lawyer, wins Texas House District 65 primary". FOX 4. March 6, 2024. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ "Texas State Rep. Mitch Little". Legistorm. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
- ^ "Eagle Magazine - Alumni Edition (Winter 2014)". Issuu. May 19, 2014. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
- ^ "Mitch Little". Take Texas Back. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
- ^ "Mitch Little". Scheef & Stone LLP. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
- ^ "Mr. Jason Mitchell 'Mitch' Little". State Bar of Texas. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
- ^ "Scheef & Stone Expands Management Team". Scheef & Stone LLP. November 3, 2020. Retrieved April 1, 2025.
- ^ "J. Mitchell Little". Super Lawyers. Retrieved April 1, 2025.
- ^ "J. Mitchell "Mitch" Little - Lawyer". D Magazine. Retrieved April 1, 2025.
- ^ "Collin County "40 Under 40" Class Announced". Collin County Magazine. May 19, 2012. Retrieved April 1, 2025.
- ^ Despart, Zach (September 16, 2023). "Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton acquitted on all 16 articles of impeachment". Texas Tribune. Retrieved April 3, 2025.
- ^ "State Representative, District 65". Denton County Elections. March 5, 2024. Retrieved April 5, 2025.
- ^ "State Representative, District 65". Denton County Elections. November 5, 2024. Retrieved April 5, 2025.
- ^ "Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence". Texas House of Representatives. Retrieved April 5, 2025.
- ^ "89(R) HB 3399 - Introduced version - Bill Text". capitol.texas.gov. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
- ^ "TX HB3399 | Anti-trans legislation". translegislation.com. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
- ^ "Mitch Little's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved March 31, 2025.
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